EXCLUSIVE: Ketchup Entertainment has entered into a distribution partnership with V10 Entertainment for the latter to sell the pay-1 window and downstream rights to Ketchup’s movies, including the upcoming Coyote vs. Acme.
John Cena and Will Forte voice the hybrid live-action/animated movie, which Ketchup bought from Warner Bros in a high-profile deal. Pic is slated for an August theatrical release. Also on the upcoming slate is hip-hop festival-set comedy Rolling Loud, starring Owen Wilson and Matt Rife.
Previous releases for Ketchup include the Ben Affleck thriller Hypnotic, the Jessica Chastain-led drama Memory and the comic book reboot Hellboy: The Crooked Man.
V10 will lead sales efforts across Ketchup’s complete film library. The company will be at the LA Screenings in May looking to cook up deals on the slate.
“We’re excited to partner with V10 to bring our slate to the global market,” said Gareth West, CEO of Ketchup Entertainment. “While much of the indie space has leaned arthouse, we’re focused on star-driven, commercial theatrical films. As studios consolidate around owned IP and franchises, there’s a clear lane for original, talent-led event movies—and V10 is the right partner to maximize that opportunity across every window.”
“We are thrilled to partner with Ketchup Entertainment on what is shaping up to be a dynamic theatrical slate,” said Carter Skeath, President of V10 Entertainment. “Ketchup has demonstrated a remarkable ability to identify and deliver films with major talent, cultural relevance, and strong theatrical potential. Our team is excited to bring these titles to partners around the world.”
V10’s ranks include President Skeath, alongside the company’s Co-Heads of Global Distribution Licensing and Business Development, Samantha Cooper and Josh Vodnoy. In 2022, the Clarion Capital-backed media group acquired Venture 10 Studio Group, Fishbowl Media, Vin Di Bona Productions (America’s Funniest Home Videos for ABC) and the Clip Vault companies. Last year, the company acquired the digital rights management and production company Tower House.
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